This spicy, flavorful vegan seafood stew will surely be a summer favorite! Even though it’s a hot soup, it reminds me of summer. My grandmother — who passed away two years ago this month — used to make a version of this soup every summer when she visited. That is the most beautiful thing about recipes, they allow our loved ones to live on!

Ropa vieja, which literally translates to old clothes, is a typical Cuban dish. I first tried it at a restaurant in Jamaica Plain (a neighborhood of Boston) and fell in love with the flavors. I was so excited when Ivannoe decided to make a vegan version! This dish is absolutely packed with flavor. Serve with rice or another grain and some tostones and your taste buds will thank you!